1980 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1982 Pontiac Grand Safari
To start off, 1982 Pontiac Grand Safari is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,765 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1980 Chevrolet Corvette (380 Nm) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Pontiac Grand Safari. (325 Nm). This means 1980 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Pontiac Grand Safari.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Chevrolet Corvette | 1982 Pontiac Grand Safari | |
Make | Chevrolet | Pontiac |
Model | Corvette | Grand Safari |
Year Released | 1980 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5765 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 148 HP |
Torque | 380 Nm | 325 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2950 mm |